Fire pit permission?

[Ricasso]

Hello. I have a 'fire bowl' like the picture attached. I have a large stone terrace. Can anyone tell me if I need permission to use it? I live in the Competa area. many thanks

[TorreDelAguila]

You should be able to sit on the terrace without permission.
Not sure about the fire bowl.
Sorry . . . . Couldn't resist!

[costakid]

Brilliant

[Gasman]

Ricasso - ignore the TdA and CK comments - though I must admit I had to read your post twice to figure it out! You should be OK with your fire bowl - suggest you keep a hose pipe ready just in case, and a lot depends on how close vegetation is - overhanging vines/ trellises, etc ... As we live within 400 meters of a proclaimed forest area and open fires are extremely restricted. As your neighbours for advice ...

[Ricasso]

Thanks. Sorry, just reading it, it didn't read too well..
It would be perfectly safe. Nothing hanging or any way of catching anything nearby. Just wondered if suddenly a police helicopter might appear with flood lights blazing from behind a mountain...

[El Cid]

It's only a portable BBQ on your own premises so no problems. Light it up in the middle of a forest and you would have a problem!

Sensible to ask though.

Sid

[Ricasso]

Thanks all

[fincalospinos]

If you live in the Competa area, particularly on Cruz del Monte or within the park area, there are restrictions on the use of open fires / BBQ's during certain months. I believe they are banned between June 1st and October 31st. It is best to check with the Ayuntamiento, as fines can be as much as 300 K euros !